Launch of new Space curated by EMM
Continuation of the Circuits 2024 Programme
On 5th November 2024, Electronic Music Malta officially opened in the heart of Ħamrun, ISSA, Każin għall-arti emerġenti. During the opening of this new community space, Mr Edwin Balzan, President of EMM launched the continuation of the programme for its Circuits yearly program, and welcomed this new chapter in EMM's journey towards increased community building initiatives and cultural and artistic opportunities. Running between the months of November and December, the programme which is part of the 9th edition of Circuits, foresees the participation of a number of distinguished guests and experts in the field of music, arts, and culture. Some of the first names include Howard Keith Debono, Mike Spiteri, Mark Dingli [Specs], Keith Farrugia [Sound Synthesis], Monika Jovanovska, Mark Grima and Matthew Agius [U-Bahn], and Cedrik Fermont.
The President explained that EMM is excited to provide the electronic music community in Malta with an opportunity to engage in workshops, interviews, and talks on various topics. He highlighted the role of Circuits @ISSA, aimed at further strengthening EMM's mission of promoting educational opportunities and dialogue across different artistic and cultural spheres. He emphasized that ISSA aims to create greater community cohesion through creative and innovative collaborations, ultimately establishing a multi-cultural hub for emerging artists and the general public. President Balzan thanked the Vice-President Toni Gialanze and EMM's Executive Committee for the hard work to transform ISSA and curate the Circuits program, and expressed gratitude for continued support by various collaborators and the electronic music community in Malta.
Mr Kurt Buttigieg, Artistic Director for ISSA, and a long-time resident of Ħamrun, spoke about EMM's unique and welcoming opportunity to join the town's rich and thriving commercial and artistic network. He said "we are proud to be based in Ħamrun, a community with its own set of social challenges, but one which is rapidly becoming a beacon of positive change and a hive of culture and sports in a multicultural setting. We want to contribute to this ongoing renewal"
He recognised the cultural and social validity of drawing on the rich local tradition of każini, as well as the tradition of artist-run spaces, to create a hybrid concept which is internationally-minded but firmly rooted in the local context. "It is as 'a place for those who need it and those who respect it'. In other words, a convivial place open for collaborations on many fronts: music, exhibitions, social work, debates, workshops, as well as other events and disciplines. No genres, only opportunities!"
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This event is organised by Electronic Music Malta in collaboration with Black Box Pro and the German-Maltese Circle.Electronic Music Malta is supported by Arts Council Malta.
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